The Story of ZenBeli Chef
Rediscover the Joy of Eating
Go from personalized assessment to cooking with delicious recipes - curated just for you.
"Hi there! I’m Chef Alfonso. Like many of you, I’ve struggled with digestive issues that seriously impacted my quality of life. Recovery is challenging and requires commitment.
But I found a way to enjoy delicious food that improved my gut health and changed my life. And I want to help you do the same.
Zenbeli is here to bring the joy back to eating, designed around your unique symptoms and needs.
Coming Soon:
Chef's Premium Recipes
My Passion is to help you
eat happy again!
My vision for the Zenbeli App is that it will become your best friend—a digital version of me in your pocket. It will be your gut health manager, food and nutrition coach, personal chef, and shopping buddy—all in one App.
Our immediate focus is on helping you go from assessment to management and from personalized food lists to curated recipes.
Zenbeli is my life’s work and the culmination of all my experiences as a fellow sufferer, a technologist, and a chef.
And I want to share all of that with you.”
From Pain to Purpose:
The Zenbeli Chef Story
The Wake-Up Call
20 years ago
My journey to becoming the 'Eat Happy Chef' began with a wake-up call—quite literally—when I found myself gasping for breath one night, stomach acid in my lungs. Like many of you battling digestive disorders, this was just the beginning of my story.
The Struggle
10 years
The years that followed brought a cascade of challenges: IBS, GERD, food sensitivities, allergies, and ultimately, a life-changing prostate cancer diagnosis. Along with these came the familiar companions many of you know too well—anxiety, brain fog, weight fluctuations, and the constant fear of eating the wrong thing.
The Turning Point
9 Years ago
But cancer became my turning point. After beating it, I made a decision: I wouldn't let digestive issues control my life anymore. As a passionate foodie, I was determined to find joy in food again.
The Quest
8 Years ago
My quest for wellness became my obsession. I dove deep into nutritional research, designed my own wellness programs, and discovered new ways to create flavor without relying on trigger ingredients. In my kitchen laboratory, I experimented endlessly, turning dietary restrictions into creative challenges. The result? A way of eating that was gut-friendly, proving that healthy could be delicious.
The Transformation
6 years ago
This personal mission evolved into something bigger. I opened a restaurant, became an Executive Chef, and even won a 'Best-of' Local Media Award. But more importantly, I found a way to eat happy again.
The First Sprout
2 years ago
This is when the idea for ZenBeli was born—from years of struggle, experimentation, and an unwavering hope that there had to be a better way. Zenbeli is more than just recipes or diet tips. It's a movement to transform your relationship with food.
The Spark
2022-2024
In recent years, AI exploded, becoming accessible and accelerating at light speed. All the tools were now in place - Cloud computing, SaaS, Big Data, Cyber Security, and now AI. Research, modeling and experimentation would lead to the idea of using these tools to create a personal agent for people with chronic digestive disorders.
Zenbeli Communities
Ready to Share Your Journey with Food?
Join the ZenBeli community and share your journey to eating happy again. Whether you’re looking to validate and manage your symptoms, learn about foods to eat or avoid or find personalized recipes, Zenbeli is with you every step of the way.
